Watching SKY HD recordings on a PC
I have a Sky DRX890 box. I know it is possible to copy the files to another Disk by way of PC software, for replacing the drive with one of a bigger capacity etc, but is it possible to copy files to a...
View ArticleFun and Games Trying to Setup pfSense
I'm only using a boring ADSL line, no fibre involved here (yet). I used to have this working ages ago in PPPoE mode using a Vigor 120 as PPPoA - PPPoE bridge. Then Sky decided to change to MER so I got...
View ArticleSky buys into 1 Mainstream
Sky buys into 1 Mainstream Quote: BSkyB has purchased a $2m convertible debt security in 1 Mainstream, a Californian based early stage technology company. 1 Mainstream is a fully automated, highly...
View ArticleSky on demand not working since the update
Good afternoon all, My machine recently updated itself and ever since I have no access to any of on demand services. When my box starts up I get a blue message that says 'Your Sky box is not connected...
View ArticleNetwork level filtering & default-on
Just read today's blog post on thinkbroadband.com - probably the first balanced and non-hysterical piece I've seen on this subject! Network level filtering & default-on « broadband blog Discuss...
View ArticleMultiroom question...
In just under 2 weeks, I am getting an upgrade to my 320gb HD+ box and having a 2TB HD+ box, and am also getting a standard hd box (non +) as a multiroom. I want the 2TB box to go in my living room and...
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Nearly unusable evening speeds
We've had Sky broadband for a while and moved up to Fibre about a month ago and all has been fine until recently. The reported router speed is around 32Mb and its been working fine, stable and quick....
View ArticleIs the Sky Usermail SMTP Outgoing Server Down?
Hi Is the Sky Usermail SMTP Outgoing Server Down? I've had all the emails I've sent using Outlook bounce back to me tonight. Any insight appreciated - thanks N
View ArticleLoose Heat Sink
i received my new sr101 today, this morn. got to wiring it in right away, until i heard something rattling about inside the hub. so i broke it apart to see what and it was the heatsink from the PU. it...
View ArticleDoes fibre DLM work
Ok i recently had sky fibre unlimited installed, now at first i was getting 39 down and 8 up which was great after a couple of days i wanted to move my front room around so the baby wouldn't grab the...
View ArticleDLM Query
The last DLM testing completed on my line on 9 April. Download set at 9.2Mbps and upload at 1.3 Mbps and since then its been consistently around 8.3Mbps down and 1.1Mbps up. However the last 4 nights...
View ArticleTP-Link Switch Help
Hi, I am currently using the Sagem 2504 router, which is positioned at the rear downstairs of my house. I need to get internet access for my new PC which is in my bedroom upstairs but will not pick up...
View ArticleNew product to be launched by Sky soon...
Something new will be launched by Sky soon. https://twitter.com/skyhd/status/365...019200/photo/1 More details to follow. If anyone subscribes to Twitter, please feel free to post something here when...
View Article300 Mbps BT Infinity service spotted on BT website
thinkbroadband :: 300 Mbps BT Infinity service spotted on BT website Quote: BT may not have full fibre connectivity available to millions of homes, but with FTTH/FTTP available to order for some...
View Articlesky broadband & talk question
hello everyone I am new here I need to some advise please my sky broadband and talk are due to go live this Friday 9/8/13 I was with BT for my Phone line and BE* for my internet I cancelled my Be*...
View ArticleOfcom calculates UK average speed as 14.7 Mbps
thinkbroadband :: Ofcom calculates UK average speed as 14.7 Mbps Quote: Today's news from Ofcom is of no comfort to you if you can currently only get an ADSL or ADSL2+ service, as the headline of the...
View ArticleVodafone offers free Sky Sports to support slow 4G rollout
Vodafone offers free Sky Sports to support slow 4G rollout - Telegraph Quote: Vodafone has matched O2 by announcing a slow start to its 4G mobile broadband rollout and is hoping that the offer of free...
View ArticleGoogle Chrome flaw exposes user passwords
Google Chrome flaw exposes user passwords - Telegraph Quote: A security flaw in Google's Chrome browser allows anyone with access to a user's computer to see all of their stored passwords directly from...
View ArticleDelivery failure notification
Hi, I've recently (the past few days) been getting some of my emails returned. The error messages vary and most of the email addresses are ones that I have happily had email delivered to before without...
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Wireless Pocket Router
I have purchased a LB-LInk wireless pocket router off ebay model BL-MP01. I was told this would allow me to access on demand on my sky+hd box which is remote from my main router(D-Link DSL 2780) Ihave...
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